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You never know what you’ll find on Instagram, from your favorite celeb’s latest tattoo to a sea of on-the-rise talent that seems to know about the latest beauty trends before anyone else does. In the latter category, we recently stumbled upon makeup artist Kelsey Fitzpatrick (she goes by @kelseyannaf and has clearly caught the attention of her 110k followers) — whose dreamy looks and impressive skills totally blew us away. Scroll through her feed, and you’ll see plenty of lacquered eyelids, sequin tears (an even sparklier version of glitter tears that’s perfect for New Year’s Eve), and rainbow shades. We had a feeling the Vancouver-based MUA’s beauty secrets were worth finding out, so we caught up with her for a Q&A session. From her golden advice for aspiring artists to her genius trick for wearing glossy lids on a daily basis, she’s definitely a glam guru after our hearts. Read on to discover the best of her beauty wisdom, and check out some of the coolest examples of her work below!

Teen Vogue: How did you first get into doing makeup?

Kelsey Fitzpatrick: “The first time I did makeup on someone else was for my high school play to get out of having to perform! I ended up loving it. It was a huge cast of mimes & clowns, and I had no idea what I was doing — except for the super thick black winged liner I used to wear everyday.”

TV: At what point did you start sharing your looks on Instagram? What was the initial reaction?

KF: “I started consistently sharing my makeup on Instagram about two years ago. I got a better response to it than anything I had posted before. The more followers I got, the more negative comments I got, but the positives outweigh them to me.”

TV: What are some of the other beauty products you ALWAYS have in your kit and why do you love them?

KF: “My favorite brands are always cruelty-free and preferably vegan — in particular, Kat Von D Beauty, Sugarpill, Lit Cosmetics, Cozzette Brushes, Skoah Skincare, and Arctic Fox hair color. I always have the Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder in my kit — it’s this incredibly fine, translucent powder that’s texture-diffusing, naturally mattifying, and suitable for every skin tone. I also love the Lucas Papaw ointment. I’ve been using this since I was a kid every day of my life on myself and on-set. It’s the most intensely hydrating, not too shiny lip balm I've ever used. Lastly, I swear by the Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks. I use them as eyeliner, on my brows, or on the lips for intense, long-wearing color.”

KF: “My best advice is practice, practice, practice — and don't you dare give up! Don't get caught up worrying about likes; it’s truly people's downfall because it stunts their creativity and drive. Stay true to your heart by taking risks with your style. Share your art on social media so your artistic voice can be heard far and wide. You can do this despite all the odds if you want it badly enough!”